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How Do MiYOSMART Spectacle Lenses Work for Myopia Management?
Posted: 17/09/2024
MiYOSMART lenses by Hoya have been available from Rawlings since early 2021 and are an essential consideration for all short sighted (myopic) children. These lenses not only correct short-sightedness for clear vision but also tackle the progression of myopia with their innovative design. They feature a special treatment ring that focuses light in front of the retina at the periphery. When you tilt the lens towards the light, you’ll see this treatment ring, made up of numerous tiny segments providing extra correction. This peripheral effect is thought to slow the excessive growth of the eye, which is linked to worsening myopia. While other treatments also focus on peripheral vision correction, each has its own unique way of changing peripheral focus apart from low-dose atropine drops, whose precise mechanism isn’t fully understood. The central part of the lens ensures clear vision for your child, while the peripheral zone provides additional treatment benefits.
What Sets Them Apart from Regular Glasses?
Unlike standard lenses that focus solely on vision clarity without addressing myopia progression, MiYOSMART lenses incorporate treatment zones to help slow down the development of myopia. As children grow, myopia often worsens due to slight eye growth, influenced by a mix of genetic and environmental factors like screen time and indoor activities. While about 90% of children benefit from myopia management, the remaining cases may have a genetic predisposition too strong for current treatments to counteract.
Why Is Slowing Myopia Progression Important?
Beyond the inconvenience of blurry vision without glasses, worsening myopia can limit career options and impact life opportunities. It also increases the risk of eye diseases later in life, such as retinal detachment, cataracts, glaucoma, and macular disease. With myopia on the rise globally—expected to affect half of the world’s population by 2050—this becomes a pressing public health issue as well as a personal concern for those affected.
How Do They Feel to Wear?
MiYOSMART lenses are thin and lightweight, and children adapt to them quickly, often not noticing any difference from regular glasses after the initial few hours or days of wear.
For further information, contact your local branch of Rawlings Opticians & Vision Care or see our website Myopia Management page.
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